Lean Manufacturing Specialist

2 days ago

Fort Worth, Texas, United States Wabtec Full time
About Wabtec

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail. With a rich history spanning nearly four centuries, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Lean Manufacturing Specialist to join our Global Operations Equipment group. As a key member of our team, you will utilize your expertise to solve problems, improve processes, and develop and execute lean objectives. You will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a change agent in the implementation of demand flow technology utilizing state-of-the-art tools and methodologies
  • Establish and implement team strategies, programs, and practices to achieve world-class manufacturing inventory turns and process flow
  • Support the lean strategy to reduce inventory, lead-time, and waste at the manufacturing facility
  • Drive measurable improvements in productivity and product flow
  • Develop model lines through the Lean Road map application
  • Lead Action Workouts: develop pull systems, train personnel, and other activities to achieve a world-class lean process flow
  • Develop value stream maps for the product lines and eliminate process waste through the implementation of lean techniques across the product lines
  • Support manufacturing and service center team in establishing product flow for plant value streams utilizing visual management tools
  • Encourage use of Lean tools to pull material from suppliers, through component plants, and into assembly
  • Lead the Special Projects Team analysis for process changes
  • Collaborate with other salary staff on the test support team to cover responsibilities and share in equal workload distribution
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college with at least 4 years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment
  • Preference will be given to applicants with Engineering experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment, a bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Engineering or Applied Science highly desired
  • Knowledge of standard work, value stream mapping, one-piece flow, Kaizen, 5S, and other lean tools
  • Managerial level presentation skills must be able to sell ideas and influence others
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate across levels and within a complex matrix
  • Self-driven, outgoing, energetic, passionate, and positive attitude about change
  • Strategic and clear thinker that solves and prevents problems
  • Innovative thinker, able to come up with new ideas and willing to take risks to creatively solve issues
  • Life-long learner who will remain coachable - passion around continuous and technology improvements
  • This position is an onsite role
What We Offer

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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